NICO ASKS. “No, not for me, I’ll have water. Theophrastos has been teaching me. Water for thirst, wine for taste, that’s what he says. I’m thirsty. Are these cups new? I don’t recognize these cups. This is new.” His cloak. “Do you like it? Theophrastos had it made for me. It’s very good wool, very warm. It’s almost too warm for this time of year. He’s getting married, too, did you know? You’ll come to Athens for the wedding? I’m best in my class in astronomy and mathematics and I’m learning to play the kithara now. Theophrastos says I’m really good, especially considering I started so late. I brought it with me, I can show you. It’s a really good one. Theophrastos says you become a better musician if you play on a better instrument. It was actually pretty expensive. I have my own room, it’s bigger than my room here. You’ll see when you come to visit me. You can come visit now, can’t you? Now that it’s spring and the army is home? Theophrastos says it’s very safe for us Macedonians now.
